Need for Speed will Require an Online Connection

According to a tweet from the official Need for Speed twitter page, the upcoming racing title will require an online connection. While it has been confirmed that NFS will have a single player mode, the game will still require an online connection when attempting to play.

@DeanRheims NFS will require an online connection, but the benefits are nice. More variety and a more rewarding experience with friends.

The reboot focusing on customization and the urban car culture was announced last week with no mention of the always-online requirement. This development flies in the face of EA’s “back to the roots” strategy with the reboot, and fans of the series are responding quite critically to the decision.